Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveBrunch!
Over a century old. It can't be bad if its lasted this long!
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John's of 12th Street
302 E 12th StOver a century old. It can't be bad if its lasted this long!
Death & Company
433 E 6th Stmixologists, not satanists.
Phebe's
361 BoweryA good place to go out.
The walls at Manitoba's, owned by punk stalwart Handsome Dick Manitoba, lead singer of the Dictators, are adorned with photos of his famous friends.
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Manitoba's
The walls at Manitoba's, owned by punk stalwart Handsome Dick Manitoba, lead singer of the Dictators, are adorned with photos of his famous friends.
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South Streetmmmmmmm
"The 13th Step" is named for the AA term for hooking up with your sponsor.
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The 13th Step
149 2nd Avenue"The 13th Step" is named for the AA term for hooking up with your sponsor.
The outdoor seating almost feels like a baseball dugout, except instead of watching the Mets lose, you're watching tourists buy bongs on St. Marks.
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Bua
122 St Marks PlThe outdoor seating almost feels like a baseball dugout, except instead of watching the Mets lose, you're watching tourists buy bongs on St. Marks.
Picture a Chili’s, add 22 flatscreens, two projectors, and 100+ really, really good beers, subtract the mall, and you've got the Pourhouse.
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Village Pourhouse Downtown
Picture a Chili’s, add 22 flatscreens, two projectors, and 100+ really, really good beers, subtract the mall, and you've got the Pourhouse.
Proletariat
21 St Marks PlMost of their beers aren't offered anywhere else in the city.
Amor y Amargo
95 E 6th StTruly classic, uncorrupted cocktails.
Outpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.
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Coyote Ugly
233 E 14th StOutpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.
A tiny wine bar & eatery serving eclectic, Asian-accented small plates at communal tables.
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224 East 10th StreetA tiny wine bar & eatery serving eclectic, Asian-accented small plates at communal tables.
Unassuming watering hole in an old tenement home with wine, craft cocktails & upscale snacks.
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The Immigrants
341 East 9th StreetUnassuming watering hole in an old tenement home with wine, craft cocktails & upscale snacks.
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StSecret bar hidden in a Japanese restaurant.
Speakeasy hidden in the back of a hot dog restaurant. MUST have reservations and its difficult to get reservations.
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlSpeakeasy hidden in the back of a hot dog restaurant. MUST have reservations and its difficult to get reservations.
By the Wayland team, this tile-floored space offers a raw bar, sandwiches & seasonal cocktails.
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Goodnight Sonny
134 1st Ave.By the Wayland team, this tile-floored space offers a raw bar, sandwiches & seasonal cocktails.
Shopping
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StYummmmmm!
REI
303 Lafayette StOutdoor Co-op, the department store for adventurers.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StTHE Katz's!
SEARCH & DESTROY
25 St Marks PlCool vintage shop.
Davey's Ice Cream
137 1st Ave.ice CREAM!
Urban Outfitters
162 2nd AveUO real close to home.
Food Scene
Luke's Lobster East Village
Lobstahhhhh rolls on fleek!
Empire Biscuit
Scrumptious!
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.mmmmmm
At over a century old, it's the oldest Irish tavern in NYC, which makes it equal parts fantastic and touristy.
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StAt over a century old, it's the oldest Irish tavern in NYC, which makes it equal parts fantastic and touristy.
Abraço has standing room for roughly six people, and no seating except for a wooden table and bench outside. It needs nothing more...
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Abraço
81 E 7th StAbraço has standing room for roughly six people, and no seating except for a wooden table and bench outside. It needs nothing more...
Schnitzel sandwiches, sides & housemade pickles, plus beer & wine on tap in a casual setting.
Schnitz
177 1st Ave.Schnitzel sandwiches, sides & housemade pickles, plus beer & wine on tap in a casual setting.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
19 Saint Marks Placebc chipotle
This cash-only East Village eatery serves up giant, juicy burgers for cheap in a kitschy setting
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Paul's Da Burger Joint
131 2nd AveThis cash-only East Village eatery serves up giant, juicy burgers for cheap in a kitschy setting
Longtime cafe serving American & Middle Eastern food, best enjoyed on the street-side patio.
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Cafe Orlin
Longtime cafe serving American & Middle Eastern food, best enjoyed on the street-side patio.
This burger bar uses seasonal, local ingredients & is known for its pimiento-cheese-stuffed patty.
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Whitmans
406 E 9th StThis burger bar uses seasonal, local ingredients & is known for its pimiento-cheese-stuffed patty.
Sidewalk
get the sidewalk burger.
A sibling of the roving coffee truck, this chill spot also serves American fare & craft beers.
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MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StA sibling of the roving coffee truck, this chill spot also serves American fare & craft beers.
Borscht & pierogi are menu highlights at this cheap, no-frills Ukrainian eatery open 24 hours a day.
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Veselka
144 2nd AveBorscht & pierogi are menu highlights at this cheap, no-frills Ukrainian eatery open 24 hours a day.
Solid coffee/tea/breakfast offerings. Highly rated and totally delivers on the high ratings.
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C&B
178 E 7th StSolid coffee/tea/breakfast offerings. Highly rated and totally delivers on the high ratings.
Starbucks
405-409 Union AveIf you need a Starbucks fix, we've got one a block away.
The Bean
31 3rd AveHip caffeine dealer.
Classic steak frites, expat waiters & nightly live jazz bring a touch of Paris to St. Marks Place.
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Jules Bistro
65 St Marks PlClassic steak frites, expat waiters & nightly live jazz bring a touch of Paris to St. Marks Place.
This place has like 6.5 seats but is great, this is our go to Thai choice.
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East Village Thai
32 East 7th StreetThis place has like 6.5 seats but is great, this is our go to Thai choice.
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd Avehighly rated BBQ
Everything Else
Screaming Mimi's
240 West 14th StreetVintage Shopping.
Webster Hall
125 E 11th StLive music venue.
The Bowery Electric
327 BoweryLive music venue.
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetBeauty of a park in the East Village.
Merchant's House Museum
29 E 4th StView of 19th century life.
Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue AKaraoke!!!
Sophisticated cakes, puddings, pastries & all manner of high-end, sweet-tooth fare paired with wine.
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Churro cone
Sophisticated cakes, puddings, pastries & all manner of high-end, sweet-tooth fare paired with wine.
Honest Chops Butchery
319 E 9th StA great butcher just a few buildings over in the cellar
Amazing fresh cookies at all hours of the day/night. Offer delivery!
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Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveAmazing fresh cookies at all hours of the day/night. Offer delivery!
Essentials
Village Farm Grocery
146 2nd Ave24hrs!
Lime Tree Market
146 1st Ave.Our closest grocery!
Sightseeing
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareA lively public space
Arts & Culture
The Stand
116 E 16th StAwesome comedy club
Renown comedy club, must get reservations as the space is very intimate.
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Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StRenown comedy club, must get reservations as the space is very intimate.